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I REFER to the letter “Exempt all first-time house buyers from paying stamp duty” (The Star, Feb 23), highlighting the dissatisfaction with the policy on stamp duty exemption for first-time house buyers which will be in force until June 30 this year.

Though it is a wise move, it appears that there was a lack of clarity when it was announced by the Finance Minister during the 2019 Budget speech.